Here’s a Q&A with Urban Nomad program director David Frazier on what’s new with this year’s festival. The answers include rooftop parties, surf films, an increase in narrative features, and the inside story on the film that was most difficult to invite.

Taiwan’s top showcase for indie film and culture, the 2018 Urban Nomad Film Fest, will take place May 17-27 at the Wonderful Theater (真善美戲院) in Ximen and other venues. This year’s lineup includes 49 films, 37 Taiwan premiers and 26 screening programs as well as the Urban Nomad Film Awards, parties, panel discussions, interactive films and more.

Good reviews have been flowing in since last weekend’s Urban Nomad Opening Freakout. Check out this show report from the Taiwan News by Te’Qin Windham, and also a long interview with Angelo Moore about his first visit to Taiwan, where he buys his clothes, why his new band is a “brand new step”, and much more.